Saint Augustine Film Festival
SAVE THE DATES! The 2026 Saint Augustine Film Festival will be held January 5-11! We are so excited to showcase SEVEN days of films in the nation’s oldest city! Tickets are on sale now.
The Film Festival offers two options of the FAST Pass. Individual film tickets are still $10 per film.
All Film Pass - $125 (with fees $132.92)
Provides admission to any film at the three venues, which includes Lewis Auditorium, Gamache-Koger Theatre, and The Virginia Room.
VIP Pass - $275 (with fees $287.56)
Provides all the flexibility of the All Film Badge plus access to:
Wednesday January 7 Spain Party at La Cocina
Thursday January 8 Opening Night Dinner at Asado Life
Friday January 9 The Solarium Party
Saturday January 10 St Augustine Yacht Club Party
Sunday January 11 Closing Night Party at The Markland House
Stay updated at staugfilmfest.com
CPS Chowder Festival
Warm up your winter with the CPS Chowder Festival! Head to the Mission Grounds for a delicious afternoon filled with hot, hearty chowder, refreshing craft beer, and live music. Whether you're a fan of classic clam chowder or eager to try something new, there's a bowl for everyone.
Spanish Food & Wine Festival
The wait is over- 2026 tickets are here!
February 19-21, 2026
Sip, Savor and celebrate Spanish wines and authentic cuisine in the nations oldest city!
3 signature events, various packages available!
Tapas, Wine & Spirits | Feb 19 | Venue Sponsor: @lightner_museum
Cava Reception & Wine Pairing Dinner | Feb 20 | Local Celebrity Chef @chefmichaellugo in the Ponce Solarium
Grand Tasting | Feb 20 | Markland & Alumni House @flaglercollege with new additions Wine Education Seminars!
Wine Education Seminars, Join engaging instructor-led seminars of 4-5 Spanish Wine tastings paired with artisan charcuterie. Offered at select times during the Grand Tasting.
must be purchased with Grand Tasting ticket
All proceeds support scholarships, professional development and certifications for the @flagler_htm program.
Local favorite @carrerawinecellar will be on site at each event to assist you in purchasing your festival favorites!
The Florida Man Games
Dive into the chaos at The Florida Man Games™, an epic showdown of absurdity and outrageous skill. Test your limits in the Evading Arrest Obstacle Course, where quick feet and quicker wits prevail. Battle it out in the Weaponized Pool Noodle Mud Duel, where grit meets mud in a glorious clash. And dominate the ring in the Florida Sumo Cage Match, where only the toughest will emerge victorious. This isn't just a competition; it's a battle for the wild heart of Florida. Witness the spectacle, join the madness, and become a legend!
Florida Bohemian Festival
Florida Bohemian Festival is a two-day event for community, connection, and exploration.
This is a full weekend to explore many different types of yoga, healing, and spiritual growth.
Get an energy or tarot reading, sign up for a massage or acupuncture, learn about gardening and herbalism.
Saturday, February 28th & Sunday, March 1st 2026
Florida Agricultural Museum
Join us for 2 days with over 20 different classes (from Yoga to Gardening). Your ticket includes all classes! *Kids 10 and under are free
Learn from and shop with over 30 Artisan Vendors and Healers. Everything from Tarot Reading, Massage, and Reiki to Vintage Clothing, Art, and Healthy Eats.
Weekend Passes or Day Passes are available now on our website!
Florida Bohemian Festival
Florida Bohemian Festival is a two-day event for community, connection, and exploration.
This is a full weekend to explore many different types of yoga, healing, and spiritual growth.
Get an energy or tarot reading, sign up for a massage or acupuncture, learn about gardening and herbalism.
Saturday, February 28th & Sunday, March 1st 2026
Florida Agricultural Museum
Join us for 2 days with over 20 different classes (from Yoga to Gardening). Your ticket includes all classes! *Kids 10 and under are free
Learn from and shop with over 30 Artisan Vendors and Healers. Everything from Tarot Reading, Massage, and Reiki to Vintage Clothing, Art, and Healthy Eats.
Weekend Passes or Day Passes are available now on our website!
St. Augustine Celtic Music and Heritage Festival
The St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival returns to Francis Field March 14-15, 2026. Featuring two days packed with live Celtic bands, Highland Games, the St. Patrick Parade, a Whiskey Tasting, vendors, and more.
Whiskey, Wine, and Wildlife: Grand Tasting
On November 8th, Whiskey Wine and Wildlife’s main event combines all three of the W’s and much more for the perfect Vilano Beach afternoon.
St. ARTistine Art & Food Festival
Head to Francis Field in St. Augustine for an amazing day of local artists, crafters, bakers, food trucks & family-friendly entertainment to celebrate this vibrant community of creative talent & delicious delights during the St. ARTistine Art & Food Festival.
Whiskey, Wine, and Wildlife: Alligator Farm VIP Behind the Scenes Tour
On November 8th, as part of of Whiskey, Wine and Wildlife, guests will be treated to a private, guided behind-the-scenes tour of the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, followed by a private wine and cheese reception.
Whiskey, Wine, and Wildlife: Vilano A1A Soirée
The Vilano A1A Soirée is a Hyatt Place hotel takeover tasting event featuring gourmet bites and flavorful beverages.
Guests receive a souvenir glass for unlimited beer, wine and spirits tastings while sampling culinary delights from some of northeast Florida’s best restaurants. Live music completes the evening characterized by a laid-back oceanfront Vilano Beach vibe.
Tickets are ALL-INCLUSIVE with food and drink tastings from Northeast Florida’s best restaurants and world-renowned spirits, wines and beers!
EPIC Ancient City Kids Day
Coordinated by EPIC Behavioral Healthcare and brought to the community by a committee of children organizations, Ancient City Kids Day is a day of fun-filled activities for children and families.
The event is free for the public and will include more than 40 youth service organizations each of whom will offer games, activities, crafts, give-aways, bounce houses or fun contests for kids. They will also be offering resource information for parents regarding programs and services in the community.
There will be free t-shirts/goody bags for kids while they last and live entertainment all day.
Admission to this event is free!
Hastings Fall Festival
Kick off the fall season with two days of art, live music, delicious food, and fall family fun at the heart of historic Hastings, FL. This vibrant festival features a diverse lineup of artists and makers across various mediums, including painting, pottery, photography, glasswork, fiber art, and jewelry.
St. Benedict Blues Festival
The Saint Benedict the Moor Blues Festival will be held on October 24th through 26th to benefit the Saint Benedict the Moor Catholic Mission Rectory Fund.
This year marks the 13th year of the annual festival featuring some of the best blues performers, amazing home cooked food and tons of fun.
Some chairs and tables will be available, still, guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
All proceeds from the Blues Fest benefit the St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church renovation.
Admission is $7 at the gate.
Vilano Vibe-Rations
Catch the Vibe at Vilano Beach’s biggest party of the year! Vibrations 2025 brings together an incredible lineup of rock legends and local favorites for a beachside music festival that spans the decades.
St. Augustine Greek Festival
Escape to Greece during Greek Fest at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church!
Happening October 11th and 12th, the Annual Greek Festival will feature an authentic Greek food, pastry, music, dancing and more!
The event also provides shopping opportunities at the Holy Trinity Agora (market), the St. Theodora's Gift Shop and Bookstore as well as the Zaharoplastio (for pastries and treats to take home!). The Kafenio will be serving up Greek frappes and friendly bartenders will have plenty of ouzo lemonada, beer and wine available for purchase.
We hope you will join us for a meal and to celebrate Greek culture and heritage! Be Greek for a Day! Opa!
St. Johns County Cracker Day
Head to the 66th Annual Cracker Day and Market on Saturday October 11, 2025!
Watch, ride and learn about the Cracker Cattle and cowboy history. The event features lots of food options, activities, craft vendors, pony rides, cowboys, snacks and plenty of horses and horse races for your enjoyment. Fun for all ages!
Florida Bohemian Festival
Head to Florida Agricultural Museum on October 5th for a full day of more than 20 different classes (from Yoga to Gardening) during the Florida Bohemian Fest!
Learn from and shop with over 30 Artisan Vendors and Healers. Everything from Tarot Reading, Massage and Reiki to Vintage Clothing, Art and Healthy Eats.
CROCtoberfest
On the first weekend of October each year, the Alligator Farm celebrates crocodilians through their Brew-at-the-Zoo, Croctoberfest! This conservation event features breweries and vendors from throughout Florida. You can sample beers from your neighborhood breweries as you learn about conservation work happening right here in St Johns County.
Local restaurants will also be onsite dishing out some of their favorites. The full list of participating breweries, restaurants, conservation organizations, and more is posted at the beginning of each September.
This is a strictly 21 and older event. No Children including infants or toddlers are permitted.
Creekside Festival
The Creekside Festival is a Florida Heritage Festival that has become one of the most popular festivals around, attracting more than 10,000 visitors each year. The annual festival features family friendly activities, variety live music, bluegrass, country, rock & classic hits.
Fall Fling Festival
The Fall Fling Family Festival will take place on Sunday, September 28th to raise funds for the new Clean Start laundry facilities at Goff Family Shelter.
Pumpkin Festival and Handmade Market
Ready for some fun fall action on the farm? Visit the only pumpkin patch in St Augustine, FL where you can pick your own pumpkin straight off the vine.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27th for the 2025 Pumpkin Festival + Handmade market!
St. Augustine Songwriters Festival
Get ready to immerse yourselves in a musical extravaganza at the St. Augustine Songwriters Festival. Picture yourself amid captivating performances, where top-notch hitmakers come together to unravel the untold stories and inspirations behind their sensational chart-toppers. From heartwarming anecdotes to unexpected twists, this festival is a treasure trove of secrets that will leave you enchanted and craving for more. Join us at the St. Augustine Songwriters Festival (Sept. 26th-28th. 2025) and let the magic of music transport you to a world where every note and lyric comes alive with tales of triumph, love, and everything in between. Get ready to be inspired, moved, and forever changed by the St. Augustine Songwriters Festival.
Sing Out Loud Festival 2025
Hozier, Beabadoobee, Vance Joy and The Teskey Brothers will headline the 2025 Sing Out Loud Festival on September 20th and 21st. The Live Wildly Showcase, a two-day concert event at Francis Field, will feature additional performances by Rilo Kiley, Father John Misty, Maren Morris, Gigi Perez, David Kushner and more!
St. Augustine Book Festival
Happening September 20, 2025, for our Third Annual St. Augustine Book Festival, hosted by the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum on historic Aviles Street—the oldest street in the United States. Discover a wide variety of authors and genres, including children’s books, fiction, Florida history, and more. Enjoy author meet-and-greets, explore exciting new works, and take a ticketed tour of our 227+ year-old historic house. This event is free to all, and donations are appreciated to support the preservation of the museum.
Aviles Street Festival
Join us for the Second Annual Aviles Street Festival as we celebrate Spanish Heritage Month on the oldest street in the oldest city in America — Aviles Street! The festival takes place on Friday, September 5th from 4 PM to 9 PM (during First Friday Art Walk) and Saturday, September 6th from 12 PM to 9 PM. The merchants, museums, galleries, and restaurants along Aviles Street invite you to enjoy two days of fun, food, music, art, and history. Highlights include invited plein air artists, live music, flamenco dancers, sword dueling demonstrations, boutique shopping, and much more.
Palatka Blue Crab Festival
Get ready to throw your claws in the air on Memorial Day weekend during the annual Palatka Blue Crab Festival!
Happening May 23, 24 and 25, this beloved event features national headliners, full-day concert line-ups of regional musicians, dozens of vendors and food trucks, community events, activities and entertainment for all ages, and a massive kids’ zone.
St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch
NEW this year to the St. Augustine Food + Wine Fest is the al fresco, Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch. Happening on May 11th at Ancient City Farmstead, this event is the perfect finale to the festival and memorable, fun and relaxed way to celebrate Mom with the entire family!
St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival Grand Tasting
On May 10th the St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival hosts its signature event, the Grand Tasting. The event features a fun afternoon of culinary and beverage tastings with live music in the beautiful surrounding of the Ancient City Farmstead.
Sunflower and Tomato Festival
Wesley Wells Farms, the largest you-pick farm in St. Johns County, is excited to host the second annual Tomato Festival.
They are packing in the fun for this fun, spring festival on the farm and there is fun for visitors of all ages for this special one-day event!
St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival Smoke on the Walk
On May 9th the St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival hosts sunset evening event that showcases not only great BBQ but also some of the southeast’s most celebrated chefs with a variety of tasting dishes. The event will be held at the picturesque Ancient City Farmstead.
St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival Harvest Awards and Tastings
On May 8th the St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival hosts the Harvest Awards & Tastings event to celebrate the rich tapestry of St. Augustine's local, upscale culinary scene.
St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival River Walk Tastings
On May 7th the St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival hosts the River Walk Tastings. Head to San Sebastian Winery and La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs for an extraordinary tasting experience!
St. Augustine History Festival
The St. Augustine History Festival was created and conceived by UFHSA (University of Florida Historic St. Augustine, Inc.) and the Lastinger Family Foundation for the purpose of generating excitement about the history of America’s oldest city. The goal is to showcase every era of St. Augustine’s long and storied past at more than 20 venues and historic attractions from May 8th through 12th.
STA Craft Brewers' Fest
St. Augustine's local breweries—Ancient City Brewing, Dog Rose Brewing Company, Bog Brewing Company, and Old Coast Ales—will team up with over 25 breweries from across the state and country for a day of excitement tailored to craft beer enthusiasts.
Romanza Festivale
Enjoy 17 days of outstanding performances at various venues throughout St. Augustine beginning May 2nd.
The Taste of St. Augustine 2025
St. Augustine's premier food festival is back and celebrating its 28th Anniversary! The annual Taste of St. Augustine will occur on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on A1A South. This signature food festival serves exciting "tastes" from St. Augustine's favorite restaurants and food trucks. It is a major fundraiser for EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, serving the St. Johns community since 1973.